Increased activity at Sorikmarapi volcano, Indonesia
Indonesian PVMBG is reporting increased activity under the Sorikmarapi stratovolcano, North Sumatra, Indonesia. The last eruption at this volcano took place in 1986 (VEI 1).
Major explosion at Stromboli volcano, Italy
A major explosion took place at Stromboli volcano, Italy 13:24 UTC on September 29, 2022, from its North crater area.
Trident volcano – Aviation Color Code raised to Yellow, Alaska, U.S.
The swarm of earthquakes that began on August 24, 2022, beneath Trident stratovolcano, Alaska, U.S. continues. The last eruption of this volcano took place in 1974 (VEI 3).
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: September 21 – 27, 2022
New activity/unrest was reported for 4 volcanoes from September 21 to 27, 2022. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 17 volcanoes.
Eruption at Alaid volcano, Kuril Islands, Russia
Moderate volcanic activity continues at Alaid volcano, Russia, with ash emissions rising up to 3 km (10 000 feet) above sea level at 05:20 UTC on September 27, 2022, according to the Tokyo VAAC.
Seismic activity beneath Mauna Loa increasing, Hawai’i
Seismic activity beneath the Mauna Loa volcano has been gradually increasing over the past 2 months. In addition, a small seismic swarm started on September 23, with most earthquakes in a cluster about 5 km (3.1 miles) wide and -2 to 1 km (-1.2 to 0.6 miles) below the surface. The Aviation Color Code is at Yellow and the Volcano Alert Level at Advisory.
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: September 14 – 20, 2022
New activity/unrest was reported for 4 volcanoes from September 14 to 20, 2022. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 18 volcanoes.
Eruption at Lipad mud volcano, Malaysia
The Malaysian Lipad mud volcano erupted at around 10:00 LT on September 18, 2022, creating a spectacular view. Similar eruptions at the volcano took place in 2014 and 2019.
Taupō Volcano – Volcanic Alert Level raised to Level 1, New Zealand
The Volcanic Alert Level (VAL) for Taupō Volcano, New Zealand was raised to 1 (minor volcanic unrest) on September 20, 2022. The unrest is causing earthquakes and ground deformation at the volcano. The last eruption of this volcano took place in 260 CE.
Eruption at Piton de la Fournaise volcano, Reunion
A new eruption started at Piton de la Fournaise volcano on September 19, 2022, following a seismic crisis that started at 02:23 local time (06:23 UTC). The alert level was raised to 2-1. Trails in the upper part of the summit were closed to the public.
